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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
15
A humorous letter fantasizes attending the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid with bobsleds racing at high speed amid blizzards. It imagines a Brackenridge Park picnic with Jack Shea as guest, jokes about sled brakes, and notes readers’ reactions to dangerous practice by young sailors and their “bobbing” down the slopes.
Harridge, last year secretary of the American Baseball league who became president after Ernest Barnard’s death, plans a mid March San Antonio visit to inspect the Chicago White Sox training camp opening March 3 at Eagle Field. He will visit every American league club in training except Detroit. He will skip Richardson Springs, California, where the Tigers hold camp. Also notes S. MU trackmen: Marlon Hammon elected captain after first serious workout at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
A heavy morning rain and sudden temperature rise postponed the first two heats of the men’s bobsled competition and threatened the ski jump and hockey program at Lake Placid. Officials hoped the ski jump could proceed after a rain drenched arena. an indoor hockey game featuring a U S Canadian team and Lake Placid club was still on. Sonja Henie of Norway defended her Olympic figure skating title, delivering a masterful performance before a spellbound crowd.
Kansas City news reports Rockhurst college will sponsor the AAU basketball tournament here March 12 replacing the Kansas City Athletic Club which previously held the event. Dr J S Reilly KCAC athletic director will again direct the tournament and Pat Mason Rockhurst athletic director is head coach of the KC 4 0 basketball team. James J Corbett former heavyweight champion is ill in New York and confined to a medical center but expects to leave soon.
Unofficial Olympic point standings show the United States far ahead with 76 points. Canada 36, Norway 23, Sweden 2, and other nations listed. last night hockey results: United States 8, Germany 0. overall team records summarized with unclear abbreviations.
Kenney's Grocers, from the Commercial City league, defeated Brackenridge high Eagles 23 to 17 in a Wednesday night gym clash. The Eagles, San Antonio district contenders, will travel to San Marcos February 19 for the district tourney. they also schedule two Friday games with Moore High of Frio County on Brackenridge floor and a doubleheader at San Marcos Monday.
Lanier Vocals edged Moore High 35 to 27 at Woodlawn Lake Gym Wednesday afternoon aided by a late rally. Key players and substitutions listed with unclear names reflect a rough OCR transcription. Referees named Andrews and others appear in fragmentary form.
Pasadena announces engagement of Verle Low, noted national singles tennis champion, to Kilsworth Vines Jr. Both 20, former Pasadena junior college students who met over three years ago. Engagement disclosed at a Valentine bridge tea hosted by Mrs. Laura B. Siow. The wedding is planned for June.
The Flying Cadets of Randolph Field dropped a 24 to 19 decision to the Twenty third Infantry Doughboys on Wednesday night at Randolph. White led the Doughboys with 11 points as they rallied in the second half to erase a Cadet lead. Lineups note infantry players Hardin Flosh White, and Cadets Stake Oavia Richardson with Selden Teeniydbird Gilliland Sell Howard Peilures Shunder Flo. Referee Hughes.
Fort Worth Feb 11 Horned Frogs depart for Fayetteville Arkansas for two game set against the Razorbacks with Dietzel and Bumner sidelined by injuries Dietzel sprained wrist and Bumner hand injury keep them from full strength for Friday and Saturday contests in the Southwest Conference race while Reggie McNamara Harry Horan Timmy Walthour and Charley Ritter lead six day race action in Chicago with 454 laps completed after a week.
Akron’s Dick Powell defeats Cleveland’s Gene Stanton by decision in Clarksburg West Virginia. Event marked by Powell’s sharper punching and consistent aggression, earning him a unanimous winner amid a contested ten round card.
Cleveland report says Jack Dempsey will fight Kayo Christner of Akron in a four round barnstormer with Christner known for soaking up punches. Dempsey weighs about 195 pounds and Christner around 204, as promoters plan a busy return toward another title bid this summer.
Notre Dame pulled its tenth straight basketball win by defeating Syracuse 26 to 18, marking another victory for the Irish after last night's game.
Arthur Angelo, famed gymnast and 1928 Olympic titleholder, has shed 40 pounds in a month of training. He leaves San Antonio Sunday with secretary H. Kalish for New Orleans and New York to prepare for the defense of his title in Los Angeles. Scientific fasting and exercise with Dr H M Shellon boosted endurance and muscle, aiding his return to form and noting better health due to climate and sun.
The Twenty third Infantry Bree and Ninth Infantry meet in a three game playoff at the Fort Sam Houston gym nasium for the post league title next Tuesday to Thursday. A following home and home round will pit the winner against the champions at Kelly and Crooks fields, starting Friday or Saturday. The Ninth Infantry team left Thursday for a three game series against Circulo Mercantil in Monterey Mexico to stay in trim.
Lee Barnes, holder of the world pole vault record, announced in Los Angeles on February 11 that he will not retire. He plans to train for the Olympics and compete this spring with the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
Hundreds of fans gathered at the 320 seal arena to watch Elmer Guthrie of Salt Lake City face Dilly Edwards of Kansas City in a wrestling match. Edwards won by knocking Guthrie out in the second fall, with some fans disputing the referee’s call as promoter Pa Green questioned referee authority. In the semi finals Frenchie LaRue defeated Paul Orth.
A mixed page of college basketball results lists teams from Virginia to Oklahoma. Notable tallies include Franklin and Marshall 23, Lehigh 40, Notre Dame 36, North Carolina 35, Syracuse 4 times, and Tulsa 29. Other entries mention Georgetown, Nebraska 24, Drury 92, and Monmouth 39 with varied opponents.
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